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Black-footed Ferret
TThe Black-footed Ferret is a small carnivorous North American mammal. The Black-footed Ferret is the most endangered mammal in North America, according to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service ... > more -
American Alligator
The American Alligator has a large, slightly rounded body, with thick limbs, a broad head, and a very powerful tail. Males can weigh 500 lbs to over 1000 pounds; one American Alligator allegedly ... > more -
Atlantic sturgeon
The Atlantic sturgeon is a member of the Acipenseridae family and is among one of the oldest fish species in the world. Its range extends from New Brunswick, Canada to the eastern coast of Florida. ... > more -
Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle is a bird of prey indigenous to North America, most recognizable as the national bird of the United States. The species was on the brink of extinction late in the 20th century but has ... > more -
Wood Bison
The Wood Bison is a distinct northern subspecies of the North American Bison. Reduced by hunting from a total population of about 168,000 to less than 250 individuals by 1900, the Wood Bison has ... > more -
Japanese Crane
The Red-crowned Crane is a large crane and is the second rarest crane in the world. In SE Asia, it is known as a symbol of luck and fidelity. The estimated population of the species is only 1,700 - ... > more
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